It was just…he was sogorgeous. And completely unaware of it, which was the sexiest thing David had discovered about him yet. Even exhausted, Reese’s vivid green eyes shone with intelligence. His chestnut hair curled gently, begging to be brushed off his forehead. Or maybe gripped and tugged. David could imagine the bright spots of color Reese would have on his cheeks when he was turned on, the same ones he had now when he was flustered.
David wanted to fluster thehellout of this man.
And then there was Mati. She was every fantasy he’d ever harbored. Tiny and curvy and those fuckingglasses.He could jerk off justpicturingher giving him a stern look over the tops of those funky little frames.
Hell, his dick twitched just from the passing thought.
He was startled by a noise and looked up to find Chance standing in his office door, his arms crossed over his chest. He looked deeply unimpressed.
David didn’t flinch, but it was a near thing. He’d sort of forgotten where he was.
“Why are you hanging out in the door?” Kieran asked from somewhere behind Chance.
Chance shifted to the side and Kieran popped out into the waiting area. “Oh. Good morning.”
A huge smile broke across Reese’s face the moment he saw Kieran. David’s fingers twitched with the desire to trace the lines radiating from the corner of his eyes.
“Good morning,” Reese said. “It’s good to see you.”
“It’s good to see you, too,” Kieran said. His big smile faded. “Though, I’m sorry for the reason. Are you okay?”
Reese sent David a furtive glance. “Yes, we’re okay. Just tired,” he said, indicating Mati.
“I can see that.” Kieran sat on the coffee table in front of the couch. He touched Mati’s shoulder and she jerked awake. David held her legs to prevent himself from being maimed.
Like Reese, Mati smiled when she saw Kieran. “Hello, you.”
“Hello, beautiful,” Kieran said, opening his arms.
Mati practically fell off the couch and into Kieran’s tight hug. “I’m so happy to see you,” she murmured into his shoulder.
Kieran rubbed her back and then stood, pulling her up with him. “Come on, there’s fresh coffee in Chance’s office. We’ll get you propped up for a while until we can figure out what to do.”
Reese stood. “Coffee sounds great.”
Kieran beamed and took the opportunity to yank Reese into a ferocious hug.
“Oof,” Reese huffed as the air was forced from his lungs, but he didn’t hesitate to hug Kieran back, his eyes fluttering closed at the very end.
God, he is gorgeous, David thought again, even as he took in the dark bruises beneath Reese’s eyes, more noticeable when his bright irises were hidden.
David wondered who, exactly, Reese and Mati were. He’d never met them, and he was close to Chance and Kieran.
Then again, with Kieran, it took about five minutes before you felt like family. It was one of his many, many charms.
“Come on, into the office,” Kieran said, nudging the pair along.
They both hesitated at the door and looked back at David. Something warm and protective bloomed in David’s chest. His plans for the day changed in an instant.
It was just a matter of getting Chance on board.
David smiled. “Go on, let Kieran take care of you.”
Reese and Mati nodded but still lingered. They both looked as though they had something they wanted to say. Reese glanced at Chance, who was still pretending to be imposing while eyeing David, and silently went into the office. Mati watched Reese go, sent a small farewell smile to David, and followed.
Kieran bustled after them, and David heard him ask how they liked their coffee.
Chance made an exasperated noise. “I leave you alone for five fucking minutes and you’re cuddled up with complete strangers on my fucking couch.”
